TheCityUK responds to the Green Finance Strategy 2023

Comment
30 March 2023

Responding to the publication of the government’s Green Finance Strategy for 2023, Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said, “The government’s updated Green Finance Strategy is a significant and welcome step forward on the UK’s path to net-zero transition. It is very positive to hear the Chancellor recognise the vital enabling role of financial and related professional services in achieving the transition to net zero and supporting nature and climate adaptation.

“Unlocking private capital to transition the UK to a greener, cleaner future, delivering a UK Green Taxonomy, upskilling in sustainable finance and ensuring alignment of global financial frameworks will be key steps, as will greater support for the industry to enable it to fully contribute to and prosper from a transitioning global economy.

“A stable, long-term policy strategy and regulatory environment are essential for achieving the ambitions set out in this strategy. We look forward to continuing to work with government to ensure the UK cements its position as a world-leader for global green finance and investment.”

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Miles Celic Chief Executive Officer

Miles has held the role of Chief Executive Officer since September 2016. He is also a board member of UK Finance and the Financial Services Skills Commission. He sits on a number of government groups.

Miles began his career in broadcasting, making and presenting radio and television programmes for the BBC and others. He moved on to work in the UK Parliament, where he focused on foreign affairs and defence issues. Miles subsequently worked in a number of leading public policy consultancies.

In 2007, Miles joined HSBC’s policy function to lead political engagement. Miles moved to Prudential in 2009 as Director of Group Public Affairs & Policy and became Director of Group Strategic Communications in 2013. He was a member of Prudential’s Group Leadership Team.

Miles was awarded an OBE for services to financial and professional services in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.